How much does a Project Engineer make?

Updated Sep 22, 2023

Experience

Industry

$106,580 / yrTotal Pay
$86,818 / yrBase Pay
$19,762 / yrAdditional Pay

$106,580

 / yr
$73K$158K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Project Engineer is $106,580 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $86,818 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $19,762 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Project Engineer

$106,580 /yr
Project Engineer
$140,283 /yr
Senior Project Engineer
$132,717 /yr
Project Engineer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Project Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Project Engineer$106,580 /yr
Senior Project Engineer$140,283 /yr
Project Engineer IV$132,717 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Project Engineer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Project Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and ConocoPhillips.

1
Meta
Meta
$190,731/yr
2K open jobs
2
Google
$175,646/yr
4
Apple
$153,225/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Project Engineer in United States

1Meta$190,731
2Google$175,646
3ConocoPhillips$163,578
4Apple$153,225
5Intel Corporation$149,208
6Chevron$148,655
7Amazon$148,445
8Phillips 66$147,676
9Microsoft$143,632
10Occidental Petroleum$140,712
Total Pay Trajectory

For Project Engineer

$106,580 /yr
Project Engineer
$140,283 /yr
Senior Project Engineer
$132,717 /yr
Project Engineer IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Project Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Project Engineer$106,580 /yr
Senior Project Engineer$140,283 /yr
Project Engineer IV$132,717 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Project Engineer at different companies?

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Whiting-Turner
4
Project EngineerSee 517 salaries from all locations

$90,271

 / yr
DPR Construction
4.2
Project EngineerSee 483 salaries from all locations

$90,820

 / yr
Clark Construction Group
3.9
Project EngineerSee 403 salaries from all locations

$90,193

 / yr
McCarthy Building
4.3
Project EngineerSee 327 salaries from all locations

$99,100

 / yr
The Walsh Group
3.9
Project EngineerSee 290 salaries from all locations

$83,615

 / yr
Turner Construction
4.2
Project EngineerSee 281 salaries from all locations

$85,832

 / yr
Detroit Engineered Products
3
Project EngineerSee 253 salaries from all locations

$89,764

 / yr

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Geometric
3.4
Project EngineerSee 250 salaries from all locations

$92,762

 / yr
Skanska USA
4.2
Project EngineerSee 249 salaries from all locations

$91,292

 / yr
Kiewit Corporation
3.8
Project EngineerSee 241 salaries from all locations

$93,063

 / yr
Swinerton
4.4
Project EngineerSee 214 salaries from all locations

$104,713

 / yr
Balfour Beatty
3.8
Project EngineerSee 186 salaries from all locations

$93,702

 / yr
Lockheed Martin
4.1
Project EngineerSee 179 salaries from all locations

$101,847

 / yr
Wipro
3.1
Project EngineerSee 177 salaries from all locations

$90,124

 / yr
Quest Global
3.8
Project EngineerSee 174 salaries from all locations

$39

 / hr
FEV North America
3
Project EngineerSee 171 salaries from all locations

$90,974

 / yr
Zoltek
4.1
Project EngineerSee 169 salaries from all locations

$87,998

 / yr
ExxonMobil
3.1
Project EngineerSee 163 salaries from all locations

$118,417

 / yr
Jacobs
4
Project EngineerSee 159 salaries from all locations

$84,273

 / yr
Intertek
3.2
Project EngineerSee 148 salaries from all locations

$85,741

 / yr
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Project Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Whiting-Turner Project Engineer salaries - 517 salaries reported$90,271/yr
DPR Construction Project Engineer salaries - 483 salaries reported$90,820/yr
Clark Construction Group Project Engineer salaries - 403 salaries reported$90,193/yr
McCarthy Building Project Engineer salaries - 327 salaries reported$99,100/yr
The Walsh Group Project Engineer salaries - 290 salaries reported$83,615/yr
Turner Construction Project Engineer salaries - 281 salaries reported$85,832/yr
Detroit Engineered Products Project Engineer salaries - 253 salaries reported$89,764/yr
Geometric Project Engineer salaries - 250 salaries reported$92,762/yr
Skanska USA Project Engineer salaries - 249 salaries reported$91,292/yr
Kiewit Corporation Project Engineer salaries - 241 salaries reported$93,063/yr
Swinerton Project Engineer salaries - 214 salaries reported$104,713/yr
Balfour Beatty Project Engineer salaries - 186 salaries reported$93,702/yr
Lockheed Martin Project Engineer salaries - 179 salaries reported$101,847/yr
Wipro Project Engineer salaries - 177 salaries reported$90,124/yr
Quest Global Project Engineer salaries - 174 salaries reported$39/hr
FEV North America Project Engineer salaries - 171 salaries reported$90,974/yr
Zoltek Project Engineer salaries - 169 salaries reported$87,998/yr
ExxonMobil Project Engineer salaries - 163 salaries reported$118,417/yr
Jacobs Project Engineer salaries - 159 salaries reported$84,273/yr
Intertek Project Engineer salaries - 148 salaries reported$85,741/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Project Engineer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Project Engineer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $107,255, Healthcare with a median total pay of $100,145, Agriculture with a median total pay of $98,949, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $98,844, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $97,369.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$107,255

    16% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$100,145

    10% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$98,949

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$98,844

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$97,369

    7% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Project Engineer are ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and Phillips 66.

ConocoPhillipsConocoPhillips$163,578/yr
ChevronChevron$148,655/yr
Phillips 66Phillips 66$147,676/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

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Submitted

Date or Time

Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$69,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$82,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$151,000

/yr

$126K | $25K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$78,000

/yr

$75K | $3K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$102,500

/yr

$95K | $8K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Project Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$135,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Project Engineer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Project Engineer is $106,580 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 45362 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Project Engineer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Project Engineer in United States is $131,600 per year.

The lowest salary for a Project Engineer in United States is $87,343 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Project Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Project Engineer.

The project engineers in Glassdoor's anonymous ratings reported that around 73% of them are satisfied with their current salary. They also reported that, on average, they can make $19,762.45 in additional pay, which includes cash bonuses and overtime work.

Most project engineers have two to four years of experience, and their average salary is $86,817.73. Total pay can be as high as $158,350.79 with a bottom range of $73,149.71. If you're a project engineer who wants to be promoted and make more, the next position in the average career of a project engineer is a senior project engineer.

While experience is a large factor in pay, there are also many others. An Associate's, Bachelor's, or graduate degree in a related field, such as human resources or business, can help you get promoted faster. Because most project engineers work with computers every day, taking a course in AutoCAD or other common software in the field may also help open up new positions for you or help you take on more responsibilities. You should consider the industry you work in and the location where you live. Sometimes, moving to a different place or switching industries can increase your salary as well.

If you want to negotiate a higher salary, either as a raise or as part of a new job offer, research the average salary of a project engineer in your local area with your amount of experience. Then, compare it to your current salary or the offer to see the difference. If the pay or offer is appropriate, ask for 10% to 20% above your salary or the offer. To start the conversation on a positive note, say something like, "I'm grateful for this opportunity." Once you've made your salary request, let the other person speak first as you don't want to talk yourself out of more money.

About 73.38% of Project Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $19,762 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Project Engineer in United States as a good salary.

Project Engineer professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $73,150 and $158,351 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $106,580 following the average career path of a Project Engineer.

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